Historic New England

Lap Desk

Hinged lid. Mother of pearl line inlay on exterior w/ a central cartouche. Lock; inlaid ivory escutcheon. Inside, two hinged covers, covered w/ a thin dark red velvet. Three small uncovered compartments; one holds ink bottle; a key is in another.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: rosewood (wood)

GUSN: 1096

Accession Number: 1988.95

Straight Razor

A hinged straight razor with a steel blade and shell frame. [.1] A black paper and cardboard case. [.2]

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy), shell (animal material), cardboard

GUSN: 1097

Accession Number: 1988.117.1-.2

Letter Opener

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 1098

Accession Number: 1988.118

STOPPER, BOTTLE

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glassblowing, glass (material)

GUSN: 1099

Accession Number: 1988.119

Bead Bag

Beaded handbag with drawstring closure.

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (process)

GUSN: 1100

Accession Number: 1988.120

Handbag

Crocheted handbag with silver rings for closure and tassels on either end.

Maker: unknown

Material: crocheting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 1101

Accession Number: 1988.121

VASE

Brown stoneware vase with matte black glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: glazing (coating), stoneware (pottery), tin (metal)

GUSN: 1102

Accession Number: 1988.123

Table Lamp

With 1988. 124. 2, a set of reproduction table lamps. Glass base, cylindrical glass shaft and white glass globe.

Date: 1924

Maker: Wagenfeld, Wilhelm (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1103

Accession Number: 1988.124.1

Table Lamp

With 1988. 124. 1, a set of reproduction table lamps. Glass base, cylindrical glass shaft and white glass globe.

Date: 1924

Maker: Wagenfeld, Wilhelm (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1104

Accession Number: 1988.124.2

AMPLIFIER

With Gropius history.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1105

Accession Number: 1988.125

PREAMPLIFIER

With Gropius history.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 1106

Accession Number: 1988.126

Doll's petticoat

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1107

Accession Number: 1969.5371.11

Doll's petticoat

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1108

Accession Number: 1969.5371.12

Doll's petticoat

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1109

Accession Number: 1969.5371.13

Doll's petticoat

No description

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1110

Accession Number: 1969.5371.14

Doll's dress

Blue and white sheer material. Long sleeved with lace trimmed neckline.

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1111

Accession Number: 1969.5371.15A

Doll's shawl

Blue and white sheer with lace edged neck

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1112

Accession Number: 1969.5371.15B

Doll's Apron

Brown and white checked

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1113

Accession Number: 1969.5371.17

Doll's apron

Plaid

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1114

Accession Number: 1969.5371.18

Doll's dress

Black and white checked with long sleeves, gathered waist, and lace-edged neck

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1115

Accession Number: 1969.5371.19A

Doll's jacket

Long-sleeved, high necked

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1116

Accession Number: 1969.5371.19B

Doll's coat

Black and turquoise checked with dark blue lining.

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 1117

Accession Number: 1969.5371.20

Doll's mantle

Black and turquoise checked with blue lining.

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), glazing (coating), wool (textile)

GUSN: 1118

Accession Number: 1969.5371.21

Doll's dress

Purple and white stripes. Straight neck line, and long sleeves

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1119

Accession Number: 1969.5371.22

Bar

Flat latch bar; round head at pivot and tapered over only half its length. Bar thickens at base of head.

Date: 1750-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 1120

Accession Number: 1933.5371

doll's dress

Blue and White patterned. with braid trim. Long sleeved

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 1121

Accession Number: 1969.5371.23A

doll's jacket

Blue and whit with white braid.

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 1122

Accession Number: 1969.5371.23B

doll's shawl

Blue and white with white braid trim.

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 1123

Accession Number: 1969.5371.23C

doll's dress

Purple stripes and tiny black dots on white; fitted bodice, long sleeved, gathered skirt to piped waistband. trimed neckline

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1124

Accession Number: 1969.5371.24A

doll's cape

Purple stripes and tiny black dots on white trimed neckline

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1125

Accession Number: 1969.5371.24B

doll's dress

Brown squares and diamonds pattern on white background

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1126

Accession Number: 1969.5371.25A

Doll's Cape

Brown squares and diamond pattern on white background. Eyelet necktrim

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1127

Accession Number: 1969.5371.25B

doll's dress

Purple and lavendar print on white. Gathered at neckline and waist. Long sleeves

Date: 1842-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1128

Accession Number: 1969.5371.26

Doorknob

Knob set is brass, pivoting D-type handles on round and squared shank. Allows spring catch operation from both sides.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 1129

Accession Number: 1917.1209B

Window Glass

Framed pane of glass from Holmes House in Cambridge. Inscription reads, "Pane of glass take from a bedroom window in the old Holmes house, Cambridge. The letters O.W. were scratched upon the glass by the poet when a boy V.Y.B."

Date: 1737

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 1130

Accession Number: 1930.287

GLASS, WINDOW

Fragments of bull's-eye glass.

Date: 1711-1719

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 1131

Accession Number: 1938.1187AB

Doll's dress

Green with tiny white dots and narrow white and green stripes, which form large squares. Pleated to waist, cap sleeves, 3 pompons on bodice. Item edged with buckrAmerican

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 1132

Accession Number: 1969.6786

Doll's dress

White and blue stripes with blue dot pattern. Puffy sleeves

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 1133

Accession Number: 1969.6787

Doll's skirt

Plaid

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), wool (textile)

GUSN: 1134

Accession Number: 1969.6788

Doll's shawl

Lacy white, vertical stripes, edged

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 1135

Accession Number: 1969.6789

Teacup and Saucer

Teacup and saucer from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: hand-painted, porcelain

GUSN: 5772

Accession Number: 1971.972.19AB

Relish Dish

Leaf-shaped desk; fluted body; ring foot; interior has freehand painted vari-colored floral sprays, and a gilt border.

Date: ca. 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (image-making), hand-painted, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), porcelain

GUSN: 5773

Accession Number: 1971.973.1-8

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5774

Accession Number: 1971.974.1

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5775

Accession Number: 1971.974.2

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5776

Accession Number: 1971.974.3

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5777

Accession Number: 1971.974.4

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5778

Accession Number: 1971.974.5

Platter

Rectanguloid with scalloped edge. General pattern: brown transfer print decoration of elaborate multipatterned diapered border with scrolls and floral elements; central design of Western version of willow pattern with elaborate pagoda houses at right, trees in center, bridge and island at left; yell...

Date: ca. 1830

Maker: Spode Pottery (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, hand coloring, overglazing, vitrification, transfer printing

GUSN: 5779

Accession Number: 1971.974.6

Platter

Ovoid platter with scalloped and canted corners; deep well; blue and white transfer print decoration of circular geometric border with large floral blossom design on rim; oval central reserve with scene of Far Eastern garden with boy riding zebra, pavillions and pagoda at rear.

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), vitrification, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5780

Accession Number: 1971.975.1

Meat Platter

Ovoid platter with scalloped and canted corners; deep well; molded gravy draining wells; blue and white transfer print decoration of circular geometric border with large floral blossom design on rim; oval central reserve with scene of Far Eastern garden with boy riding zebra, pavillions and pagoda a...

Date: 1815-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), vitrification, transfer printing, tin (metal)

GUSN: 5781

Accession Number: 1971.975.2

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